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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.12, 713.34 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.12, 713.34 and 331.56 is: 496.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.12 : 713.34 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.12/713.34 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.12x = 713.34 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.12x = 236,515.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,515.01/476.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.76

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